| October Back |
| Sept. 13th - Oct. 31st. |
| Scarecrow Competition & Display: at Peddler's Village, Lahaska, Pa. Bigger-than-life scarecrow creations are displayed outdoors and compete for over $4,900 in cash prizes. The most unusual and exceptional pieces of American Folk Art are sought in the following categories: Extraordinary Contemporary, Traditional, Amateur or Whirligig - with parts that move with the wind. The public votes for the winners! Call for an entry blank (215) 794-4000. |
| Sept. 15th. - Oct. 3rd. |
| Hello, Dolly: will be at the Bucks County Playhouse 70 S. Main St. New Hope, Pa. 215 862-2041 |
| Every weekend in Oct. |
| Fall Foliage Trains: at the New Hope & Ivyland Railroad. 32 West Bridge St. New Hope, Pa. 215-862-2332 |
| Every Sunday in Oct. |
| Free hayrides: Lee Turkey Farm 201 Hickory Corner Rd. East Windsor, N. J. 609 448-0629 |
| 2nd. |
| Founders day: Morrisville, Pa. Dedication of Robert Morris Plaza: which will hold a 7' tall bronze Statue of Robert Morris by our hometown artist James Gafgen, Jr. will be dedicated. The dedication will be followed by a parade through town. For more information or to but a personalized brick for the plaza contact Anne Brofman 215 736-1314 or Andrew Thompson 215 826-1599 |
| Labor Day: Morrisville, Pa. The day will start off with the annual 10k run and the ceremonial ribbon cutting/ Rededication of the Lower bridge. A large display tent will feature a photo history of the Morrisville bridges. Two tethered balloons will entertain by providing short lift-off rides. The traditional Mayor's picnic will be held with an antique car show, children's events, concert in the park & little league baseball game commemorating the 1955 World Champions. For information call 215 736-1314 |
| Harvest Day: in Yardley, Pa. from 9 a.m. -4 p.m. on Main St. & in Buttonwood Park. It's a giant Street Fair with Entertainment, Food venders, and lots of Craft Stands. You might just find a nice Christmas gift. |
| The Philadelphia International Dragon Boat Festival: On the Schuylkill River in Fairmount Park, from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. For information call Carol Lee Lindner at 610 642-2333 or visit their web site. |
| Evening Star Dinner Train: from 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. on the New Hope & Ivyland Railroad includes along with the train ride dinner & cocktails. for information visit their website or call 215 862-2332 |
| Spirit of the Dance: Will be at the Sovereign Bank Arena in Trenton, N. J. at 7 p.m. |
| Used Book Sale: at 10:00 a.m. at the Morrisville, Pa. Library 300 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Morrisville, Pa. 215 295-4850 |
| 2nd. & 3rd. |
| Cranberry Festival: 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Fine arts & crafts; Vintage Vehicle Show; Miss Cranberry Fest Pageant; Music & entertainment for everyone! Sponsored by the Downtown Bordentown Association. For information call Jackie 609-499-4410 or Patti 609-298-9181 |
| Waking up in the 17th Century: Just For Families at Pennsbury Manor Morrisville, Pa. Here’s a unique way to experience Pennsbury the way people 300 years ago saw it! After background information and activities on Saturday night, participants will literally wake up in the 17th Century. Families will be dressed in period clothing as they perform the routine work of the estate. Not recommended for children under 6 years old. Reservations are required. |
| Pumpkin Fest: at Shady Brook Farms 931 Stony Hill Rd. Yardley, Pa. Pick your own pumpkins, hay rides & more. |
| Harvest Wine Festival: at Alba Vineyards 269 Route 627 Village of Finesville Milford, N. J. 908 995-7800 N.J. Wineries offer wines for sample and sale. Live music: Cairo and The VooDUDES Food, and craft vendors Admission: $17.50 per person. NO PETS - NO BYOB |
| New Hope Arts & Crafts Festival: The Streets of New Hope, Pa. will come alive with music & art. |
| Everything Pumpkin: at Terhune Orchards 330 Cold Soil Rd. Princeton, N.J. Have fun with pony rides, tractor-drawn wagon rides, the Corn Stalk Maze, Farm Trail. Music by Riverside on Sat & Thomas Church Ensemble on Sun. |
| 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23. 24, 30, 31st |
| Pumpkin Fest: at Shady Brook Farm 931 Stony Hill Rd. Yardley, Pa. 215-968-1670 all kinds of activities here. |
| 3rd. |
| Lawrence Township Community Day: Afternoon at Village Park (off Bergen & Yeger Streets) Lawrenceville, N. J. A day of fun for adults and kids! Get a lift from the fire truck. Try a great lunch from one of the area restaurants. Enjoy ice cream from the local ice cream truck. Plus local organizations have setup information booths so that you can explore what's happening in Lawrenceville all in one place. Come on out for the afternoon fun, music, and games. For information call 609 844-7066 or visit their web site. |
| Historic Trades: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. At Pennsbury Manor, Morrisville, Pa. Hear the clang of the hammer and the sound of wood being cut as our joyner and blacksmith demonstrate their skills. |
| Irish Music Festival: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. bring your own lawn chair to 2419 Kuser Rd. Hamilton, Twp., N.J. Lots of Irish Music plus for kids Pony Rides, Giant Slide & Moonwalk, Face Painting, & Step Dancing Workshop. For information call 609 586-5983 or 609 586-9696 NEW |
| 6th. - 24th. |
| Damn Yankees: will be at the Bucks County Playhouse 70 S. Main St. New Hope, Pa. 215 862-2041 |
| 8th. - 17th. |
| Zimbabwe: Stone Sculpture from Zimbabwe will be on exhibit at the Kinsman Co. Rear Annex 4961 River Rd. Point Pleasant, Pa. Mon - Thursday Noon - 7 p.m. Fri. - Sun 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Some of the works will be for sale. The event is sponsored by the Friends of the Delaware Canal. |
| 9th. |
| Celebrating Communities, Let's make music together: Main St. Hightstown, N. J. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Antique Cars, Music, Venders & tours of the firehouse. For more information call 609 443-6536 or e-mail laudenberger@hightstownborough.com |
| Joy Behar: Will be at Patriots Theatre in the War Memorial in Trenton, N. J. at 8 p.m. Joy stars in the T.V. show The View. for more information call 609 984-8400 or visit their website. |
| Arts in the Park: from Noon to 5p.m. in South River Walk Park atop the Route 29 tunnel in Trenton, N. J. Local artists will demonstrate their skills & the art will be for sale. (Rain date Sunday 10th.) NEW |
| Historic Fallsington Day: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. in the Meetinghouse Square Area of Fallsington, Pa. Free admission & parking Events & activities include: Open Museum, Open Hearth Cooking, Grandmother's trunk, Colonial Re-enactment, Spinning & Fabric Dying, Hay Rides, Crafters, Flea Market, Children's Crafts & Games, Jugglers, Lenape Native Americans in Traditional Regalia and much more. NEW |
| 9th. & 10th. |
| Allentown Fall Harvest Festival: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. South Main St. & Heritage Park Allentown, N. J. Craft Show, Food, Music, Entertainment, Children's Activities including Pony Rides, 4-H Animals, & Games at the Old mill, Civil War Encampment at Heritage Park, Antique Car Show, Sunday - Allentown High School Marching Band at Pete Sensi Park & "Past Times" bluegrass band. For information visit their web site |
| 21st. Annual Fall Festival: At Howell Living History Farm. 1.5 miles east of Belle Mountain Ski Area on Valley Rd., off Rt. 29 two miles south of Lambertville, N. J. 609 737-3299 Looks pretty good check Their web site. Al |
| Pumpkin Fest: at Shady Brook Farms 931 Stony Hill Rd. Yardley, Pa. Pick your own pumpkins, hay rides & more. |
| Family Harvest Festival: 10am—5pm at The Four Sisters Winery Belvidere, N. J. 908 475-3671 Hayrides to the pumpkin patch, pick-your-own pumpkins and apples, wine tasting and tours, barefoot grape stomping, fresh-baked goods, live music, and food for purchase, winemaking seminars, cooking with wine seminarat The Four Sisters Winery Belvidere, N. J. 908 475-3671 |
| Everything Pumpkin: at Terhune Orchards 330 Cold Soil Rd. Princeton, N.J. Have fun with pony rides, tractor-drawn wagon rides, the Corn Stalk Maze, Farm Trail. & country Music. |
| Fun Fest: At Emmons Willowbrook Farm Pointvillr Rd. Pemberton, N.J. 609 894-2304 at 3 P.M. Pumpkin Picking, Corn Maze, Food, Pony Rides, Sand Art, Farm Animals, Face Painting, Clown, Balloon Art, Hayrides. |
| 10th. |
| Living History Theater: "The Sotcher Wedding” 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. At Pennsbury Manor, Morrisville, Pa. Your presence is requested at the marriage of John Sotcher, the steward at Pennsbury Manor, to the Penn's head housekeeper, Mary Lofty. Observe late 17th-century Quaker wedding customs, sign the marriage certificate, and chat with William & Hannah Penn and the other wedding guests. |
| October Kids Fest: Free from Noon - 3 p.m. at the Corner of Penns Trail & Newtown-Yardley Rd. in Newtown, Pa. Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Moon Bounce, Refreshments, Carictures, and more Call 215 579-4699 ext. 1050 NEW |
| 11th. |
| Historic Fallsington Day: From 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Meetinghouse Square in Historic Fallsington, Pa. for Activities will include Demonstrations of cooperage, papermaking, open-hearth cooking & spinning, Revolutionary War re-enactors, Folk singers, Puppet shows, Colonial and Native American dancers, village hayrides and tractor rides, and museum buildings will be open to the public. Shop at traditional and contemporary craft tables, bake sales, book sales, and at the flea market. Great food. Free admission. |
| Community Fest: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the College of New Jersey Rt. 31 Ewing, N. J. Lots of things for everyone at this event (children included) Visit their web site to find out what. Free admission. |
| 11th. & 12th. |
| Pumpkin Festival: at Windsor Farm 1202 Windsor Road, West Windsor, N. J. 609 443-9379 You won't want your family to miss the Pumpkin Festival! It is packed with fun for people of all ages. It begins at 10:00 am so you have the entire day to enjoy all the activities and refreshments. Admission for adults only ($4.00) and children are free! Our popular Pumpkin Festival features: Hayrides, Cartoon Characters, Pony Rides, Face Painting, Moonwalk, Pumpkin Picking, Crafters, Live Band, Petting Zoo, & Refreshment Stands. |
| 12th. - 31st. |
| Polk County: will be playing at McCarter Theatre 91 University Place Princeton, N. J. 609 258-2787 |
| 13th. - 17th. |
| Disney on Ice: will be at the Wachovia Center Complex 3601 S. Broad St. Phila., Pa This one is always fun. For information visit their web site. For tickets call 215 336-2000 Pa. 856 338-9000 NJ |
| Oct. 14. - Nov. 7th. |
| Willie B. Came into the Sun: by the Passage Theatre Company will be playing at the Mill Hill Playhouse Front & Montgomery Sts. Trenton, N. J. For information visit their web site or call 609 392-0766 New |
| 15th. - 30th. |
| The Rocky Horror Show: will be at the Academy Theatre 146 Route 130 Bordentown, N. J. 609 291-9000 |
| 16th. |
| Evening Star Dinner Train: from 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. on the New Hope & Ivyland Railroad includes along with the train ride dinner & cocktails. for information visit their website or call 215 862-2332 |
| Ewing Parade Fest: 10 a.m. parade & a day of activities at the College of New Jersey at the College of New Jersey Rt. 31 Ewing, N. J.609 771-3262 |
| Back to the Future Days: At Howell Living History Farm. 1.5 miles east of Belle Mountain Ski Area on Valley Rd., off Rt. 29 two miles south of Lambertville, N. J. 609 737-3299 Looks pretty good check Their web site. Al |
| Harvest Fest: at West Windsor Community Park from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free Arts, Crafts, petting zoo, pony rides, hay rides, carnival rides, moon jump, great food, & entertainment by the "Jugtown Mountain String Band. Plus much more. For information call 609 987-1166 NEW |
| 16th. & 17th. |
| Pumpkin Fest: at Shady Brook Farms 931 Stony Hill Rd. Yardley, Pa. Pick your own pumpkins, hay rides & more. |
| Pumpkin Fest: at Alba Vineyards 269 Route 627 Village of Finesville Milford, N. J. 908 995-7800 Live music: BC & The Blues Crew, and Johnny Dock Children's activities, crafters and more Wine and Food available / sold separately $ Nominal Tasting Fee $ FREE admission and FREE parking Bring chairs or a blanket NO PETS - NO BYOB By law, only Alba Vineyard's wine can be consumed on the property |
| Everything Pumpkin: at Terhune Orchards 330 Cold Soil Rd. Princeton, N.J. Have fun with pony rides, tractor-drawn wagon rides, the Corn Stalk Maze, Farm Trail. & country Music. |
| 17th. |
| Open Hearth Cooking: Banquetting Stuffe 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. At Pennsbury Manor, Morrisville, Pa. To many the word banquet brings forth the image of a great and important feast, but to William Penn the word could mean the final course of a large meal with all the foods prepared with extravagant amounts of sugar and spices. The cooks will be preparing the sweetmeats for such a table – sugar plate goblets, plates, and other awe inspiring delights. |
| Fall Country Harvest: at Kuser Farm Park Newkirk & Leonard Aves. Hamilton, N.J. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Music, food, crafters, hayride, moonwalk, pumpkin craver, costume parade, face painting, petting zoo, pumpkin patch, pony rides, & much more. |
| 18th. |
| Historical Bristol Day: In Bristol, Pa. Historical Characters, Military Encampment, Entertainment, Hay Rides, Food & a lot more. See their web site for more information. |
| 20th. |
| Katarina Witt & Friends: will be at the Sovereign Bank Arena For a spectacular Ice skating show. Also performing are singers Patti Labelle, Bebe Neuwirth, & 16-Year old Hayley Westenra. |
| The Barefoot Boys: will be at the Old Barracks Barrack St. Trenton, N.J. at 7:30 p.m. Admission $10.00 OBM members 1/2 price. for information visit their website or call 609 396-1776 New |
| 21st. |
| Frula, Balkan Folk Dance: at 7:30 p.m. at Bucks County Community College, Library Auditorium 275 Swamp Rd. Newtown, Pa. For information call 215 968-8087 |
| 22nd. |
| Wynonna: will be at the Keswick Theatre just outside of Mt. Airy, Pa. at 8 p.m. $45. & $35 For Directions visit their web site. |
| Wille Wonka & The Chocolate Factory: Will be showing at dusk (About 8:30 p.m.) in Buttonwood Park in Yardley, Pa Rain Date July 23rd. Bring your chairs, snacks & bug spray! |
| 22nd. & 23rd. |
| Dracula: The Roxey Ballet will be Performing Dracula at the Villa Victoria Theater 376 West Trenton Ave. Ewing, N. J. This production follows the original gothic Bram Stokers version and includes Renfield, Van Helsing, Jonathan Harker, Mina, and Victoria. Bring the whole family and come in your best costume. Prizes will be given for the best costume at each performance. For information or group rates call 609 397-7616 |
| Romeo & Juliet: Will be performed by Pennsbury High School East at 7:30 in their auditorium at 705 Hood Boulevard , Fairless Hills, Pa. Tickets are $8.00 for general admission & $5.00 for Senior Citizens & Students. |
| 22nd. & 24th. |
| Boheme Opera: at Patriots Theater: at the War Memorial Trenton, New Jersey in the Capitol Complex |
| 23rd. |
| Fall Foliage Hayrides: At Howell Living History Farm. 1.5 miles east of Belle Mountain Ski Area on Valley Rd., off Rt. 29 two miles south of Lambertville, N. J. 609 737-3299 The free, horse drawn rides will leave the farmhouse every 20 minutes from 10:30am until 3pm. Reservations are not needed; rides are offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. A wheelchair-accessible wagon is available. |
| 23rd. & 24th. |
| Pumpkin Fest: at Shady Brook Farms 931 Stony Hill Rd. Yardley, Pa. Pick your own pumpkins, hay rides & more. |
| Everything Pumpkin: at Terhune Orchards 330 Cold Soil Rd. Princeton, N.J. Have fun with pony rides, tractor-drawn wagon rides, the Corn Stalk Maze, Farm Trail. & country Music. |
| Bucks County Pumpkin Fest: Noon - 9:00 p.m. at the Moravian Pottery and Tile Works 130 Swamp Road Doylestown, Pa. 215-345-6722 Lots of things happening here, see schedule. |
| 24th. |
| Beer Brewing & Cider Making: 1:00 – 4:00 at Pennsbury Manor Morrisville, Pa. Visit Penn’s Brew House and see how beer and ale were made in early Pennsylvania. Here you can savor the pungent scent of malted barley and hops while the brewers discuss their art. On crisp fall days, colonial households would put up apple cider to ferment. See how William Penn's servants pressed cider & sample the unfermented product. |
| 28th. |
| Antique Halloween: at the Old Library by Afton Lake in Yardley, Pa. This event is mainly a lecture about collecting Halloween memorabilia but they will have some displays & refreshments. It is free. Claire Lavin will also appraise old Halloween decorations. So take your spooky things & see what they are worth. For information call 215 943-6625 |
| 29th & 30th. |
| Ghostly Gatherings: at Graeme Park 859 County Line Rd. Horsham, Pa. 215-343-0965 An evening delight of fun and fright. Local lore and legend, guided tours of the historic Keith house and grounds. |
| 29th. - 31st. |
| Sugerloaf Crafts Festival: at the Garden State Exhibit Center Somerset, N. J. for information call 732 469-4000 |
| 30th. |
| Fright Night: Peter Nero & The Philly pops will be at Patriots Theater in the Trenton War Memorial for information call 609 984-8400 or visit their web site. There will be a Champagne Reception with Peter Nero after the concert for people buying a package that also includes premium seating. It's not mentioned on their web site so call 609 896-9500 ext 2215 |
| 30th. & 31st. |
| Pumpkin Fest: at Shady Brook Farms 931 Stony Hill Rd. Yardley, Pa. Pick your own pumpkins, hay rides & more. |
| Everything Pumpkin: at Terhune Orchards 330 Cold Soil Rd. Princeton, N.J. Have fun with pony rides, tractor-drawn wagon rides, the Corn Stalk Maze, Farm Trail. & country Music. |
| The Legend of Sleepy Hollow: will be playing at 1:30 p.m. at the Keswick Theatre Easton Rd & Keswick Ave. Glenside, Pa. For information visit their web site. |
| 31st. |
| Living History Theater: Witch Trial 1:00 – 4:00 at Pennsbury Manor Morrisville, Pa. In 1684, Margaret Mattson, a Swede from Upland, Pennsylvania was accused by her neighbors. The accusation was witchcraft. The trial was so important that William Penn presided over the case. Serve on the jury and decide whether she is guilty or innocent, a decision that would affect the peace of the inhabitants of the new colony. |
| Costume Party: Trick-or-Treat Kick-Off at Shady Brook Farms 931 Stony Hill Rd. Yardley, Pa. from 11a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| November |